Full time position

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the 
onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.
Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections 
and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors. 
Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and 
recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program. 
Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, 
incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). 
Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for 
improvement.
Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Performs duties as assigned.
Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility 
assessment review process